Surgical Technologist - DRAH - OR (7am - 7pm)
Company: Duke Health
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
Duke Raleigh Hospital Duke Raleigh Hospital offers the latest in
care and technology in a patient-friendly setting. It has been an
important part of Duke Health since 1998 and has served Wake County
for more than 35 years, employing more than 2,000 teammembers. The
hospital provides 186 inpatient beds and a comprehensive array of
services, including the Duke Raleigh Cancer Center, Duke Raleigh
Orthopedic and Spine Center, cardiovascular services, neurosciences
including the Duke Raleigh Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Center,
advanced digestive care, disease management and prevention, wound
healing, outpatient imaging, intensive and progressive care, pain
clinic, same-day surgery, emergency department and community
outreach and education programs. U.S.News & World Report ranked
Duke Raleigh Hospital as high performing in orthopaedics and five
adult procedures/conditions: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), heart failure, kidney failure, lung cancer surgery, and
stroke. Duke Nursing Highlights: -
- Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet
organization
- Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year
as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
- Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of
Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for
being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
- Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
- Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
- Relocation Assistance! -**10K Sign-On Bonus for Newly Hired
Team Members**Schedule: 7am - 7pm -Occ SummarySurgical
Technologists (ST) are allied health professionals who assist in
the preparation and care of surgical patients ranging from infancy
to geriatrics under the general direction of a professional nurse.
The ST possesses expertise in the theory and application of sterile
aseptic technique and combines the knowledge of human anatomy,
surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to
facilitate a surgeon's performance of invasive therapeutic and
diagnostic procedures. The ST who has a dual function in the
operating room and the ambulatory setting demonstrates competency
in the care of surgical patients preoperatively and postoperatively
in the ambulatory surgical clinic setting. -Work PerformedLevel
INew graduate with up to 18 months of full-time equivalent
experience. Perform all responsibilities in a manner that
demonstrates Service Excellence towards patients, physicians, peers
and other departments. Assume responsibility for upholding the
policies and procedures of the department and organization.
Demonstrates eager ness to learn, takes direction, adapts to
changes within unit, demonstrates consistent progress toward Level
II. Establishes and maintains sterile field and assures team
maintains sterile environment. Demonstrate and practice a good
understanding of sterile technique. Has a basic knowledge of
instrumentations. Prepare Operating Room with appropriate
instrumentation, equipment and supplies. Demonstrates correct and
safe instrumentation passing and performs sponge, needle and
instrument counts in a safe and accurate manner. Maintain technical
skills to serve a patient population comprised of infancy to
geriatric clients. Take calls and rotate shifts as required under
the direction of a registered nurse. For Surgical Technologists
with a dual role in an ambulatory environment, additional
responsibilities may include: prepare patients for examinations and
procedures in the surgical clinic setting; assist the physician
during patient examination and procedures in the clinic; collect
and label laboratory specimens for processing; reinforce
postoperative instructions under direction of physician or RN;
assist with incoming and outgoing patient calls under supervision
of physician or RN; remove sutures/staples, change sterile and
non-sterile dressings, following DUHS policies and procedures,
under direction of RN or physician; perform other clinical
functions as delegated and supervised by the RN or physician;
schedule and post surgical cases; coordinate complex scheduling of
cases which require additional surgical support; update and file
patient medical records. Must advance to level II within 18 months.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required. -Level II
Perform all the duties and responsibilities of Level I, plus the
following: Assist with the teaching of newly hired technologists
and student technologists. Serve as a role model to new employees
and other staff members. Establish and maintain sterile field and
assure team maintains sterile environment independently. Anticipate
the needs of the surgical team. Apply basic knowledge of
instrumentations to several cases. Demonstrate appropriate and
correct case preparation. Competent at unit level. Corrects
deficiencies at the case level. Communicate effectively with
patients, staff members and physicians. Adherence to standards
including but not limited to unit and hospital policies and
procedures, regulatory standards, and patient safety goals. Assume
responsibility for self and ensures that the policies, procedures
and safety practices of the Operating Room and Hospital are
reinforced. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.
-Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to adapt to changes within
unit. Ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure in
a stressful environment, and often without relief. Ability to
demonstrate knowledge of anatomy relating to the surgical procedure
and the instrumentation required in order to effectively anticipate
the needs of the surgeon. Ability to set priorities and respond
appropriately to actual and/or potential life threatening
situations.Level CharacteristicsN/AMinimum
QualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited Surgical
Technology program or the successful completion of the National
Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification
exam.ExperienceLevel I- Entry level position for new graduates of
Surgical Technology program or Surgical Technologists with 0 to 18
months experience. Level II- Requires 6 to 12 months of full-time
equivalent Surgical Technology or relevant military
experience.Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsLevel I- N/A Level
II- N/A - - Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without
regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender
expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin,
race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. - Duke
aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation,
creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the
robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich
diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all
members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the
contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices
are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to
uphold these values. - Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain
jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may
include essentialjob functions that require specific physical
and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for
requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department. -
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